Wells News

Recently, Gwen and I spent a few days visiting the coast of southern Maine. Sadly, it rained every day that we were there, but we still had a fun time.

Hi everyone. I believe I am lucky to be here. Last Friday night, July 3, Wells was hit with a ferocious thunder and lightening storm that had originally gone out to sea and then turned back to shore! I nearly choked on my supper as a bolt of lightening struck outside the corner of my living room window and made entrance through a light socket.

Saturday, July 4 1:32 a.m. Sean Michael Regan, 43, of Hingham, Mass., was arrested on Route 1 on a charge of operating under the influence.

A proposal to rezone a portion of Wells Beach for more commercial uses has many residents who live there ruffled.

Wells police arrested a Massachusetts man Tuesday after he led them on a chase in a car reported stolen.

ST. GEORGE : The Drawing Room, 864 River Road/Route 131, will open "Frances Wells: Maine Marshes and Shorelines" Friday, July 10.

The Maine Department of Education sent checks totaling nearly $24 million to school districts in the state June 23, but while the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District received one, Maine School Administrative District 71's check was held up because of missing paperwork.

Devotees of America's top bicycle brand now have a Portsmouth shop to call their own.

He was released on cash bond. Tuesday, June 23 2:05 a.m. A motor vehicle stop on Route 1 resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old female juvenile from Kennebunk on a charge of operating under the influence and operating without a license.

Family members, friends and supporters were on hand as Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education held its 2009 high school graduation ceremony Monday, June 8, in the Wells High School Auditorium.

Alexander was charged with operating with a suspended license. Court date set for Oct.

A working World War I hand grenade found Friday, June 26 in a Wells couple's home was secured and deactivated by the Maine State Police Bomb Squad.

Barbara Heintz's oil painting 'Summer Geraniums' won 'Best in Show' at the Art Guild of the Kennebunks' June Exhibition, 'Diversity,' last weekend.

Southern Maine beaches are home to almost all of the state's plovers, with Kennebunkport's Goose Rocks Beach leading the way.

Once more I write to you in my cozy niche, while outside it is wet and miserable.

She was released on $750 cash bond. Sunday, June 14 2:02 a.m. Christine P. Kaczynski, 59, of Schenectady, N.Y., was arrested on Route 1 on a charge of operating under the influence.

UNION : A group of dedicated citizens working together in Union have helped to preserve a piece of Moxie history.

After her friend's domestic violence-related death on July 9, 2007, Amanda Vanasse knew she needed to cultivate something positive from a terrible situation.

Cornell University recently announced that Justin Peter Grimes of Moody graduated with a bachelor of science in hotel and restaurant administration during commencement ceremonies on May 24.

The Wells-Ogunquit C.S.D. School Committee has announced that Elaine Tomaszewski has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.